can it be used to float down a river?
35032
I guess it depends on the river and how fast the water is moving! I would advise against it if you are likely to come into contact with rocks and trees as the material is not strong enough and will easily puncture!
35033
I guess it depends on the river and how fast the water is moving!I would advise against it if you are likely to come into contact with rocks and trees as the material is not strong enough and will easily puncture!
240790
I guess you could. But I don't recommend this float. Too many issues, and mine didn't last.
282232
It is designed as a sub pump, but it can be used anywhere that you want to move a bunch of water from A to B. Depending on the circumstances, you may need to adjust the float, but you will still be able to use it.
1838463
It's possible to make it float but you would have to ballast it as you build it. Without the ballast it's very top heavy and will capsize.
1720624
Yes but you will have to use some additional weight to keep it from floating. We used some stones.
484539
I don't see any reason why not, but you might want to check with the manufacturer. After all, if it fails on a mattress, you just sink gently to the floor, not the bottom of the river!
309545
I know exactly what you are talking about! You can definitely float on it w/o getting wet. I LOVE mine!!!
610236
See Michael's answer. I use it the same way and it works fine. You must have air in it to make it float.
1290578
If it's a calm one probably. I used it for a creek and it did fine when we just rode the current. Just remember it's still inflatable and not as tough and stable as a hard bottom boat
275085
no but with one of these it can be used under water http://www.amazon.com/compatible-Gomadic-Weatherproof-Protection-FloatableDesign/dp/B00E67R3J4/
210996
Don't think so. These paddles don't have handles so are not designed for white water rafting.
1888121
I don't see why not. It just has a small ball that when depressed the water comes out.
1981608
Uh, I doubt it. Not stable or big enough. If you want to fish, they have other inflatables for that.
1160066
This thing is not as tough as a black rubber river tube. On our first trip down the river with this float the mesh bottom got ripped off. We had to use some rope to tie the footrest to the rest of the tube and put one of the less than 100# kids on this float to finish the trip. This is a great tube for floating on a lake, but I would not suggest it for tying together with a bunch of other tubes to go down the river. Amazon did replace the damaged tube quickly.
2101179
I can't guarantee it - but, I don't see why it wouldn't work.I use a 10lb mushroom anchor for lake fishing, from my inflatable pontoon - I can raise and lower it easily and I think you would be able to raise and lower a 15lb river anchor. But, if you are fishing, with a river anchor, in a swift current - and get hung up, you would likely have to cut your anchor line - so, be sure you have a blunt-point, survival knife readily available - to cut the rope and NOT puncture your inflatable.
1989245
I have had this canoe about a year and a half. Last time I took it out I did get stuck a few times in the Moncacy river due to shallow water (probably less than 6 inches). I will say though that it needs a minimal amount of water to float.
1316679
I suppose so. The catch is if you can figure out a way to suction it down to something, otherwise it will float around and could end up spraying out of the water.